Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Artwork & Posters or faux velour

or faux velour

Serial number 25074 is  found on the receiver below the maker mark

This example bears original German maker code

This is the classic Cuirassier/heavy Cavalry Sword often referred to as the AN XI having been adopted in the 11th year following the French revolution

5” is to sit on and is nicely marked:

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Artwork & Posters or faux velourOriginal Item: Only One Available. Covered overall in slight salt and pepper pitting, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 3 4 inches long, with a 7 1 2 inch long head. Marked on the exposed shaft: CHILLINGTON 1939 2IF 1 (CROWN) A. M. There are also markings on the handle, but